Heritage Collections Curator (Towner/Black Robin Farm)

Towner Eastbourne is about to begin an 18-month Development Phase, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), to develop the plans for a Visitor & Heritage Centre at Black Robin Farm. This major project aims to connect visitors with the landscape and heritage of the site’s remarkable agricultural Downland setting, through art in the landscape, exhibitions, creative events, learning and collection interpretation.

A full-time Heritage Collections Curator (fixed-term up to February 2027) is sought to lead on the development of an engaging and innovative heritage offer at Black Robin Farm, drawing on items from Eastbourne’s Heritage Collections (Local History and Archaeology) previously managed by Eastbourne Borough Council. This will see them form the source and inspiration for heritage-focused displays and activities when the site opens, as well as informing new programme, exploring the intersection of art, heritage and the natural environment.

Full Job & Person Spec available here:https://townereastbourne.org.uk/about/blog/we-re-hiring-heritage-collections-curator

This role is funded as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Development Phase award, with thanks to National Lottery players.

The role will oversee the overall management and care of these Collections, underpinned by an ambition to provide greater public access. Working closely with communities and relevant heritage groups, this role will work with Towner colleagues to devise and test heritage-based activities during the 18-month Development Phase to inform the future programme at Black Robin Farm. The role will also be responsible for designing and implementing an engagement programme for a new cohort of heritage volunteers during the development phase itself, as well as contributing to the longer-term volunteer development strategy for Black Robin Farm.